1975 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1975 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Fiat Campagnola. (79 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 85 kg more than 1975 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat Campagnola. (151 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat Campagnola | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Campagnola | Montego |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3010 mm |
